The Simple Cobler of Aggawam in America.

Ipswich, MA: Ipswich Historical Society, n.d. (circa 1905). Deftly manipulating the cobbler trope, Ward offers to "help mend his native country... both in the upper-leather and sole." Ward was born in England but emigrated to Massachusetts in 1634 after having been reprimanded by the Bishop of London. Already in his 60s, he served for two years as the first minister in Ipswich. After the English Civil War Ward returned to England, where he died in 1652. His eccentric and essentially conservative "Simple Cobler" was first published in England in 1647 under the alias Theodore de la Guard. This facsimile was published in 1905 by the Ipswich Historical Society. It reprints the entire text of the fourth edition of 1647 and includes a lengthy biographical note about Nathaniel Ward and the politics surrounding the creation of this work. Bound as issued in cloth over boards. About fine condition.. 24 cm. (4), 104 pp.